Car Hire Fort Smith Airport

Car Hire

Located just three miles from the centre of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Fort Smith Airport is a conveniently-located hub that offers access to destinations around western Arkansas and Oklahoma. Due to the distances between towns and cities in this part of the US, passengers usually arrange car hire in Fort Smith Airport.

Who to Book With
Car rental is supplied by Avis, Hertz, National and Budget. All of these companies have desks within the passenger terminal building and their parking lots can either be walked to or shuttle transport is provided.

Need to Know Essentials
You will need to show the following documents at vehicle collection:

- Valid driver’s licence
- The credit card used to complete the reservation
- Valid passport to confirm ID
- Confirmation of booking

For more info read our FAQ's.

Driving
The US boasts one of the world's best-developed networks of highways, which connect states and cities around the country. Parking in small towns is often cheap and spaces are easy to come by. In big cities, however, expensive rates should be expected. Those embarking on cross-country trips should plan journeys well and make sure they have both cash and credit cards to pay for fuel along the way. Drivers should ensure that they have the appropriate documentation with them at all times to present to Highway Patrol officers, if requested.

See our guide to the US for more information on driving here.

Transport

Drivers travelling to the airport from Fayetteville or Little Rock usually use Interstate 40, while passengers coming from Waldron or Mena can use Highway 71. The journey via Old Greenwood Road from the centre of Fort Smith can take as few as 10 minutes. Additional transport options include taxis and public buses.

Trains
Fort Smith Airport does not have a train station. The nearest rail transport is at Oklahoma City or Little Rock, with Amtrak services to Fort Worth, San Antonio and Chicago available from these stations.

Taxis
Taxis between the airport and nearby towns are supplied by Razorback Cab, the main operator in Fort Smith.

Taxi prices:
Fort Smith Airport to Fort Smith town centre is about £25

Buses
Buses between Fort Smith and Fort Smith Airport are supplied by local authority Fort Smith Transit. Fares cost around £1 per person.

Facilities

Terminals
Fort Smith Airport has one terminal that receives around 80,000 passengers per year. American Eagle and Delta Air Lines are the two carriers that operate at the hub, providing transport to and from Dallas/Fort Worth and Atlanta, respectively. The Fort Smith Air Museum is a popular attraction in the main terminal.

Parking
Republic Parking Systems operates Fort Smith Airport's parking lot, which is located north of the terminal. Short-term and long-term stays are available, and rates stand at around £1.20 per hour or around £3.50 per day.

Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal.

Information Services
There is no information desk but the check-in counters of American Eagle and Delta Air Lines can provide information on specific flights.

Useful Numbers
Airport Contact Number: +1 479 452 7000

Accessibility
Requests for wheelchairs, crutches or similar equipment must be made via the airline. Areas of Fort Smith Airport and parking spaces are accessible to those with reduced mobility.

Restaurants and Bars
Fort Smith Airport has one restaurant in its terminal. The Runway Cafe is newly built and serves snacks and drinks. Further refreshments are available from vending machines.

VIP Lounges
There is no VIP lounge at the airport.

Money and ATMs
There is an ATM supplied by BancorpSouth Bank and a currency exchange desk in the terminal.

Shopping
Shopping at the airport is limited to kiosks selling reading materials and snacks.